Guide To: Canned Fish

I’m a sucker for sardines.

One mans trash is another mans treasure. Let’s speak sardine: cheap, high in protein, no prep time, no shelf life, healthy fat, full of flavor, save the oil, make a vinaigrette! No thing spared! light on your wallet + on your waistline....an acquired taste, YES. But consider acquiring it.

I acquired this taste a few years ago, after anchovies perked my tin fish interest + I grew a strong love for frying my eggs in melted anchovy oil. from one canned fish to the next - sardines stole my stomach's love -- high in protein, moderate calories, manageable sodium, and cheapAF, i eat them because they taste good + of course are good for you too. But I also eat things that are not “good for you” - like dry aged steak, scotch + sugar. I'm all about #balance, but what I consider to be “good for me” is what makes me feel good. for example: ONE mezcal negroniburger without the bunA reasonable handful of black licoriceA can of sardines

Suggested Toppings:

Maille Creamy dijon

Cracked pepper

Fresh Lemon

TJs Everything Season

TJs Chili Lime Salt

Coconut Amino acids

Any sort of acid to balance out the fatty oil from the can

Can’t really go wrong — soft texture works well with crunch but also blends with soft foods like sweet potatoes + cauliflower rice or rice. Sardines compliment foods with mild flavors because they are so strong. Lemon + cracked pepper or TJ’s everything seasoning works wonders to add an extra kick

When you let food be fun, it takes the stress out of good vs. bad., with that said, instant gratification delays dis-ease. ie eating a basket of fries - tastes good in the moment, doesn't feel so good in the next. i stand by #moderation, balance + fun. liv a little -- do what works for you. my startup diet started when I started my own business. Sardines are cheap. Pair them with champagne + you've got a well balanced meal :)

Send me questions on specifics. But that certainly takes some of the "fun" out of just feeling your food - what works + what doesn't only figures itself out when you try it!